Brian Walker

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In all cases, the IMF reserves the right to deny access to any member of the media, in its discretion.

Dear media colleagues,

I am pleased to let you know that following the retirement of Ms. Simonetta
Nardin earlier this year, Alistair Thomson will replace her as the IMF’s
Chief of Media Relations. Alistair—in addition to being Simonetta’s
deputy—has served in a number of communications roles since joining the
Fund in 2009. Prior to that, he was an international wire correspondent in
Europe and Africa. He can be reached at AThomson2@imf.org or via media@imf.org.

I would like to thank Simonetta sincerely for her hard work, dedication and
professionalism throughout her long Fund career, including as Chief of
Media Relations in recent years. We wish her all the best in her future
endeavors.